Geography Teaching Resources
Have you been searching the world (wide web) for printable US and world geography worksheets and digital teaching resources this school year? Get ready to dive into a collection of curriculum-aligned resources created by teachers and rigorously reviewed by the expert teachers on the Teach Starter team!
Meet Common Core and state-level standards with printable and digital resources designed with your lesson plans and students in mind.
Our geography resource collection takes kids of all ages on an educational journey that includes key geographic concepts such as learning cardinal directions, understanding the difference between longitude and latitude, and how to identify the 7 continents, and the 5 oceans. With fun puzzles, map skill worksheets, and teacher created-student-approved resources, students will quickly learn to embrace the world around them with our geography printables.
Geography for Kids Teaching Resources
This collection includes a large selection of map skill resources such as:
- printable world map
- free map skills worksheets
- geography board games
- assessment pieces
- free geography brochure templates
- comprehension texts
- coordinate grid worksheets
- and more!
Within this geography category, you will also find resources that support the teaching of the sub-strands, which includes:
- countries
- environments
- flags
- world landmarks
- reading and labeling maps
- me-on-the-map activities
- landform identification activities
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Math Dream House Project
Introduce this math dream house project to your students to help them increase spatial skills while designing the home of their dreams!
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Free U.S. Mountains, Rivers, and Land Features Worksheet
Apply knowledge of the major U.S. land features, mountains, and rivers with a map labeling worksheet.
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Labeling the Continents and Oceans Worksheets
Turn geography into a fun and educational learning experience by using our free Continents and Oceans worksheets!
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Climate Zone Map — Printable Classroom Resource
Print a climate zone map for the classroom to support lessons about the 6 climate types.
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Diagram of a Volcano - Labeling Worksheet
Label the diagram of a volcano with a printable volcano worksheet.
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Cardinal Directions Worksheet for First Grade
Use cardinal directions to create a simple town map with this 2-page cut-and-paste activity sheet.
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The World's Continents and Oceans Instructional Slide Deck
Explore the seven continents and five oceans of the world with this comprehensive teaching presentation.
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Plan Your Dream Vacation PDF / Slides Project
Prepare for a summer vacation with an end-of-the-year STEM activity.
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Compass Points Worksheet
A worksheet showing the 8 major compass points.
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Climate Zones of the World – Poster Pack
Learn about different climate types with this set of 6 printable posters.
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Reading a Map Worksheet
Develop elementary grade map skills with a map-reading worksheet.
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The World's Oceans - Comprehension Worksheet
Explore the world’s five oceans with this detailed comprehension passage and related questions.
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Blank Map of Antarctica
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the continent of Antarctica.
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Oceans of the World - Cut and Paste Worksheet
Explore some key facts about the world’s five oceans with this cut-and-paste worksheet.
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Continents and Oceans Worksheet
A worksheet to practice identifying the 7 continents and 5 oceans.
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World Biomes Map
Locate and explore the different biomes of the world with this engaging classroom poster.
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Printable Map of Native American Tribes of North America
Print and use a detailed map showing the regions of native American tribes.
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The States of America Puzzle
Explore the US states and state capitals with this fun and engaging puzzle.
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Texas Map Symbols Worksheet
Use a map key and symbols to identify and name land features, cities, and regions of Texas with a worksheet.
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Effects of Physical Location Sort
Help children learn how the environment affects those that live in a specific area with a sorting activity.
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13 Colonies Map — Labeled
Build understanding of Colonial America with a labeled 13 colonies map for the classroom.
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13 Colonies Map - Blank
Build understanding of Colonial America with a blank 13 colonies map.
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Map Symbols Matching Activity
Practice identifying the symbols found on a map with a map symbol matching activity.
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Maps and Globes Vocabulary Picture Puzzles
Make your geography lessons more fun with a set of map and globe picture puzzles.
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U.S. Land Features Sorting Center
Apply knowledge of the rivers, mountains, and physical features in the United States with a sorting activity.
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Landforms Vocabulary Match
Identify the major landforms of the world with a matching activity.
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U.S. Mountains and Rivers Worksheets
Locate rivers and mountains on a U.S. physical map with two labeling worksheets.
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Places on a Map Task Cards
Teach your kindergarten and first-grade students to read community maps with a set of task cards.
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Landforms of the World - Brochure Template
Add to your bank of landform project ideas with a free Landform Research Brochure.
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Continents and Oceans Task Cards
Practice identifying and describing the 7 continents and 5 oceans with a set of task cards.
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Countries of North America Sort
Practice identifying North American countries' locations, flags, and symbols with a quick and easy sorting worksheet.
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Major U.S. Landforms Google Interactive
Practice identification of the major rivers, mountains, and land features in the United States with a Google Interactive activity.